Daughter of Jane Roe Speaks Out
She Reminds Us What's At Stake in Abortion
Greetings!

This morning, ABC News published its first interview with "Baby Roe", the daughter of the late Norma McCorvey, the woman at the center of Roe v. Wade.

As the film Roe v. Wade shows, McCorvey, born in Simmesport, was used by the abortion movement as a pawn in its legal strategy. By the time Roe v. Wade was decided, McCovery had already given birth to her biological daughter, Shelley Lynn Thornton, and placed her for adoption. Thornton has now chosen to speak out to tell "her story."

While Thornton doesn't share where she stands on abortion, one quote of hers in the article caught my attention: "I had nothing to do with it," she said. "I was just a little itty-bitty thing and, you know, circumstances prevailed." Yes, the entire time Roe v Wade was being argued, Shelley Lynn was living and developing. She may have been small, but she was worth protecting. Now she has a family of her own.

The Supreme Court's 2021-2022 term begins today, with the Dec. 1 argument in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health looming. I hope that Thornton's story reframes the conversation over the next two months by reminding the nation that a real human person's life is at stake in every abortion. Be sure to share this with others, and let's continue to pray for the Supreme Court Justices as the case nears!
PULSE Immersion Weekend for Students
In North, Central Louisiana 3 Weeks Away!
We are calling all pro-life students in north and central Louisiana to attend our PULSE Immersion Weekend this fall! The new PULSE event is scheduled from Oct. 22 to Oct. 24 at the Grand Bayou Resort in Coushatta (north of Natchitoches). This will be an outstanding chance for students to be trained as leaders who can make an impact for life! Also, our Acadiana PULSE Immersion is scheduled for Nov. 5-7.

North / Central PULSE: Oct 22-24
Acadiana PULSE: Nov. 5-7
Citizens Around State Gather for Life Chains, Share Message of Life, Love With Passersby
Pro-life citizens in several areas of the state were out near roadways this past weekend sharing the message of life and love. Life Chains were held in Metairie, Slidell, Houma/Thibodaux and Patterson Saturday and Sunday. Residents gathered near a busy roadway and waved pro-life signs, serving as a witness for the unborn and their mothers. More Life Chains are planned in Louisiana later this month!
This year's 40 Days for Life campaign continues through Oct. 31, and vigil signups remain open in Louisiana! 40 Days for Life Louisiana vigils will be held outside abortion facilities in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport.
We are excited to announce that Krystal Romero Rushing, a well-known pro-life advocate in Acadiana, has joined the Louisiana Right to Life staff as Acadiana Director. You can reach her at krystal@prolifelouisiana.org.
Louisiana Black Advocates for Life is sponsoring a 40 Days for Life Prayer Crusade through Oct. 31. We ask that you pray for Black life, born and unborn, with faith partners in your home, neighborhood, group, or church on one of the 40 Days.
Billboards have been up near abortion facilities in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport to inform women that they can reverse their abortions. Can you support this effort and help us get the word out about the Abortion Pill Reversal protocol?
The Proudly Pro-Life Gala will return to an in-person event in 2022! The event is set for Jan. 15 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. State Sen. Katrina Jackson will receive the 2022 Proudly Pro-Life Award during the event, chaired this year by Kurt and Susan Crosby. Will you become a patron or sponsor today? Tickets are also on sale now.
The seventh Chers Bébés: Acadiana's Soirée for Life, is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 21, at Cathedral Hall in Lafayette. It isn't too late to become a patron for the event as we honor Sharon Fontenot and Dr. Kim and Bonnie Hardey. Fran Hampton will share her amazing story of placing her child for adoption and later reuniting with her adopted child!
The Biden administration urged a federal judge to block the Texas heartbeat law Friday after its previous attempts to stop the abortion ban have failed. The hearing centered around the unique private enforcement mechanism in the law.
Recently, when social media was flooded with posts for National Daughters Day and National Sons Day, Louisiana Right to Life Director of Education Alex Seghers posted her own reflection on the value of life of her daughter and son.
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